Almost gone. And I’m bouncing between “I can’t wait to leave.” And “I don’t want to leave.” It doesn’t make sense. It really doesn’t.
I don’t want to go because, unlike most GIs here, I actually like this country. (And, yes, I like looking at the women here.) I like the food, culture and good times that I’ve had while here. I know that I’m going to miss the friends I have made, people I would never have had the chance to meet if I had stayed in the States because they just aren’t my usual crowd. I could, probably, go on about it, but I won’t.
Then, on the other hand, I can’t wait to leave this place. That mainly comes from my work environment. Not Biz, we get along great. It’s the people that I have to deal with that can really screw my career. Because I don’t get along with the ones that really count, and even though I worked my ass off for this unit, (I refuse to do anything less.) I am considered a shitbag by them. The end result, I am being forced out of a unit that I have loved for the past 7 years. And I still want to be in it. Hell, I wanted to retire from it in 2 years. But, because of the climate during my last year, I’m actually glad to be leaving. I have worked my ass off, and never given less than my all for this unit, and in return, they kick me in the nuts and send me back to the big Army. Fine, I’ll go back to where I am an outstanding soldier, instead of an average soldier. (Sorry for the rant. Its almost over. I promise.) Looks like I’ll be finishing my Army career where it all began, the 101st. It was my first unit, and it will be my last.
I’ll see ya’ll later.
1 comment:
I came across your blog by accident when I hit the wrong button. But I like what you wrote about the protest bill and the Regan speech (even though it made me cry). And I just wanted to say, thanks for all you do by protecting our nation. People like you give Americans the freedoms that we frequently don't think about because we feel that we are entitled to them while forgetting that they come from the dedication of our troops. So thank you, and have a safe trip back home.
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